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Papers by Majid Hajifaraji

Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Apr 15, 2012

Background and Objective: Exam stress is an unpleasant emotional reaction to the process of asses... more Background and Objective: Exam stress is an unpleasant emotional reaction to the process of assessment. It is considered as a serious and common educational problem. Exam stress causes eating disorders, including binge eating, which can lead to obesity and complications that usually accompany it. This study investigated the correlation between food intake and exam stress in 3rd-grade high school female students in Educational district 3 of Tehran, 2010. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, in which 140 high school female students in the third grade of Educational District 3 of Tehran participated. Data was collected through interviews, one dietary recall and 3 food record questionnaires durig a week. Exam stress was assessed by the Test Anxiety Inventory. Data on 10 students were excluded because of unriable/inappropriate responses. Therefore, data analysis was done on the data collected on 130 subjects, using the SPSS 16 program. Results: There were no relationships between food intake and the 4 exam stress groups or stress scores. The food subgroups which were found to have a significant association with exam stress were bread (p=0.003), rice (p=0.035), processed meats (p=0.031), dairy products (p=0.029) and industrially produced fruit juices (p=0.049). However, after adjustment for body mass index (BMI) and changes in food intake at stress time, the only food subgroup which had a significant positive relationship with stress scores was industrially produced fruit juices. The average intakes of energy, carbohydrate, and protein in the 4 stress groups differed significantly, but here again, after adjustment for BMI and changes in food intake at the time of stress, the differtences disappeard. Conclusion: Consumption of industrially produced fruit juices increases with increases in exam anxiety. Since such juices have a high content of sugar, this observation can be said to confirm the hypothesis of existence of apositive association between anxiety and carbohydrate consumption.

Nutrition and food sciences research, Sep 15, 2014

Journal of Obesity and Therapeutics, 2019

Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, 2013

Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Dec 23, 2020

Sustainable food supply, which ensures the security of the individual, family and society, is one... more Sustainable food supply, which ensures the security of the individual, family and society, is one of the main tasks of the government, and an important right of the people, particularly in critical situations. The aim of this study was considering the challenges and short-Term solutions to promote food and nutrition security in critical situations such as Covid-19 Pandemic. We discussed the challenges and feasible solutions to reduce all the consequences of food and nutrition security and community promotion.

Background: Hot Flash is one of the compliance that impact on quality of life in menopausal women... more Background: Hot Flash is one of the compliance that impact on quality of life in menopausal women. This study investigated the effects of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) fatty acid supplementation on Hot Flashes in menopausal women. Materials and Methods: This is a Randomised, Double- Blind, Placebo- Controlled Clinical Trial study, on 83 menopause Women between 45-60 years old that had Inclusion criteria, and were randomly assigned to clinical group Ecosanoids or control group (placebo). Capsules of containing 300 mg (EPA) and (DHA) or placebo were prescribed to the participents for eight weeks one time per day. Of the 83 patients enrolled, 68 completed the study (Eicosanoid supplement, n=34; placebo; n = 34). Data collection method was demographic questionnaire, diary self report and food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Data were analyzed by spss18: T tests, Chi-squared, Friedman and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: After 8 weeks intervention, There was sign...

Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 2021

Background: All government policies and programmes for food and nutrition security should include... more Background: All government policies and programmes for food and nutrition security should include providing healthy food, as well as providing economic and social availability for all people. Aim: This study aimed to analyse the current situation of Iranian food and nutrition security and establish a road map towards 2021. Methods: The applied methods were situation analysis and a mixed qualitative–quantitative method. The conceptual method used for developing this national document encompassed three areas: sustainable food supply, food safety and nutrition. Results: The outcomes of the Iranian food and nutrition security system in the past three decades include development of management infrastructure and improvement in food and nutrition security status. However, analysis of current programmes showed that there were

Health Education Research, 2018

Gaining weight above the Institute of Medicine recommended range contributes to the development o... more Gaining weight above the Institute of Medicine recommended range contributes to the development of obesity, which increases risk for diseases. We evaluated the effectiveness of an educational program with the spouse's participation on the optimal gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnancy. We conducted a randomized controlled trial on 128 nulliparous women attending Najmieh Hospital-Antenatal Clinic based in Tehran-Iran. Participants randomly allocated into two groups of interventions and one control group. In group A, the women received education with their spouse's participation. In group B, the women received education without the participation of the spouses. In the control group, women received only routine prenatal care. Data were analysed by the ANOVA and Chi-square coefficient. The mean of the total GWG in the groups A and B was significantly lower than the control group (13.50 ± 3.85, 13.55 ± 3.20 and 15.53 ± 4.20 kg, respectively, P > 0.05). The rate of optimal GWG in groups A and B was 1.97 and 1.77 times of the control group, respectively (P < 0.05). The percentage of non-optimal GWG significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Groups A and B were not significantly different indicating no effect of spousal presence.

Obesity is characterized as a state of systemic low-grade inflammation suggesting a link between ... more Obesity is characterized as a state of systemic low-grade inflammation suggesting a link between metabolism and immune function. obesity has been shown to predispose individuals to an increased risk of many diseases.Since 1980s, a threefold increase in obesity has been reported in much of the world.obesity is a result of energy imbalance. one of the components that control energy balance is adipocyts metabolism that secrets adipokines. Many of the receptors for these adipokines are expressed on immune cells, providing a route of direct impact on immune cell function. Also the role of adipose tissue on immune system was determined by some cytokines that were secreted by adipocytes and called adipokines ;this means that adipose tissue is not only use for energy store but also is a endocrine organ in body. these adipokines are Leptin,Adiponectin, Resistin and Visfatin. leptin reduces food intake. adiponectin increases fatty acid oxidation and reduces glucose synthesis in liver. also ha...

Additional file 1. STROBE checklist for nutritional epidemiologic studies.

Additional file 1. Scores of 12 areas of nutritional knowledge. Data is presented as percent of p... more Additional file 1. Scores of 12 areas of nutritional knowledge. Data is presented as percent of participants with true answer for each field of nutritional knowledge.

Additional file 2. Questions with the most incorrect answers, separated by educational status. Da... more Additional file 2. Questions with the most incorrect answers, separated by educational status. Data is presented as number (percent) of participants with incorrect answer for each question of nutritional knowledge questionnaire.

Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, 2012

1 شناد هتخومآ سانشراك ي دشرا مولع يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت تاقيقحت وتيتسنا ،هيذغت ، شناد يتشهب ديهش يك... more 1 شناد هتخومآ سانشراك ي دشرا مولع يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت تاقيقحت وتيتسنا ،هيذغت ، شناد يتشهب ديهش يكشزپ مولع هاگشناد ،يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت مولع هدك 2 لوئسم هدنسيون : رايشناد هورگ تسايس همانرب و يراذگ يزير هيذغت و اذغ ، مولع هاگشناد ،يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت مولع هدكشناد ،روشك يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت تاقيقحت وتيتسنا يتشهب ديهش يكشزپ . يكينورتكلا تسپ : m39faraji@yahoo.com 3 رايشهوژپ تسايس تاقيقحت هورگ يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت تاقيقحت وتيتسنا ،هيذغت و اذغ يزير همانرب و يراذگ موـلع هاگـشناد ،يياذـغ عيانـص و هـيذغت مولع هدكشناد ،روشك يتشهب ديهش يكشزپ 4 يبرم تاقيقحت وتيتسنا ،هعماج هيذغت هورگ يتشهب ديهش يكشزپ مولع هاگشناد ،يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت مولع هدكشناد ،روشك يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت 5 ذغت تاقيقحت وتيتسنا ،يناسر علاطا و يرادباتك سانشراك يتشهب ديهش يكشزپ مولع هاگشناد ،يياذغ عيانص و هيذغت مولع هدكشناد ،روشك يياذغ عيانص و هي

Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, 2014

1 هیذغت تاقیقحت وتیتسنا ،هیذغت رد یتشادهب مولع دشرا سانشراک ،نارهت ،یتشهب دیهش یکشزپ مولع هاگشناد... more 1 هیذغت تاقیقحت وتیتسنا ،هیذغت رد یتشادهب مولع دشرا سانشراک ،نارهت ،یتشهب دیهش یکشزپ مولع هاگشناد ،ییاذغ عیانص و هیذغت مولع هدکشناد ،روشک ییاذغ عیانص و يا ناریا 2 لوئسم هدنسیون : تسا هورگ دا هدکشناد ،هعماج هیذغت یسانش میژر و هیذغت مولع ، هاگشناد مولع یکشزپ نارهت ، ناریا یکینورتکلا تسپ : djazayery@yahoo.com 3 رایشناد يراذگتسایس تاقیقحت هورگ همانرب و يزیر هیذغت تاقیقحت وتیتسنا ،هیذغت و اذغ ذغ عیانص و يا ییا اذغ عیانص و هیذغت مولع هدکشناد ،روشک یی ، هاگشناد مولع یکشزپ دیهش نارهت ،یتشهب ناریا ، 4 رایداتسا هورگ هیذغت ،تشادهب هدکشناد ،ینیلاب هاگشناد مولع یکشزپ ناریا ، ،نارهت ناریا 5 هورگ داتسا ،رامآ ناریا ،نارهت ،یتشهب دیهش یکشزپ مولع هاگشناد ،تشادهب هدکشناد

A B S T R A C T Background and Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the association... more A B S T R A C T Background and Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the association between parental behavior and the dietary intake of Tehranian preschool children aged 2-6 years. Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted on 310 children aged 2-6 years from the kindergartens of 22 districts of Tehran, a qualitative validated 85-item food frequency questionnaire was completed by interviewing with their parents. Also the effect of parental behavior on the children’s dietary intake was assessed using a validated comprehensive feeding practices questionnaire (CFPQ). Results: 47 and 53% of children were girls and boys, respectively. Among the parental behavior patterns, encouraging children to eat healthy foods, using food rewards, teaching and talking with children about the value of foods, encouraging the children to participate in food purchasing and preparation, making available the healthy foods, parental controlling behavior, child’s control, restri...

Roshank Roustaee, Majid Hajifaraji, Abolghasem Djazayery, Yadolah Mehrabi 1 Roustaee, Roshank. MS... more Roshank Roustaee, Majid Hajifaraji, Abolghasem Djazayery, Yadolah Mehrabi 1 Roustaee, Roshank. MSPH, Nutrition in Public Health, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Hajifaraji, Majid. Research Associate Professor, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Djazayery, Abolghasem. Professor, School of Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Mehrabi, Yadolah. Proffesor, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran E-mail: m.hajifaraji@nnftri.ac.ir

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2018

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most prevalent metabolic problem of gestation. In cont... more Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most prevalent metabolic problem of gestation. In contrast to subjects without diabetes, women with GDM are at advanced risk of adverse maternal and fetal consequences without intervention. The current and unanticipated growth in the prevalence of gestational diabetes and the middling outcomes of dietary manipulations could somewhat be because of incuriosity to or failure in changing the different combination and unsuitable intestinal micro flora which happens frequently in the second half of pregnancy particularly when complemented with overweight/obesity. In the range of lifestyle-related aspects, probiotics are suggested as part of a balanced diet, low-cost, feasible and potentially impressive strategy to manage this health problem. The objective of this review paper is to review the related studies pursuant to the significance of probiotics and their impression in prohibition and management of GDM. Electronic search was performed in dat...